Fingerprint evidence

Fingerprint evidence and the analysis and comparison of such fingerprint evidence can be crucial in most criminal investigations. It is often the defining factor in identifying a person's presence at a crime scene, or in proving they had contact with the weapon involved. Unlike some forensic evidence, however, the identification of fingerprints is based on human judgment and as such is not without its potential pitfalls. Therefore, it is important that in any case involving fingerprint evidence, a second opinion and analysis is sought from an independent fingerprint expert.